DAILY Echo readers have spoken and have named their favourite places to visit for a cooked breakfast in Dorset.
Last week we invited readers to nominate their top places for a fry-up in the area in what has become our most popular reader shortlist yet.
We received hundreds of suggestions and have compiled a list of the most mentioned eateries.
If you're after somewhere to get a cooked breakfast today, here's where to head.
1. Binnies Café, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth
Binnies Café in Winton came out on top with scores of nominations from readers who raved about the food, price and service, with the ‘Billy Bunter special’ also recommended.
Posting on the Bournemouth Echo’s Facebook page, Hollie said: “It’s a traditional cafe with the best customer service in the area.
While another reader who contacted the Echo said: “Best breakfast ever and value for money and a good choice too.”
2. The Dancing Moose
“The best breakfast in all the land” is what one of our readers said about The Dancing Moose.
With venues in Ashley Cross, Bournemouth, Wimborne and Penn Hill, The Dancing Moose received the second highest number of nominations with reader Marian Hitchings praising its B.A.E dish, which features toasted sourdough bread with smashed avocado, crispy bacon and poached eggs which, she says are “cooked to runny perfection”.
3. Mum’s Café, Fairmile Road, Christchurch
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There’s nothing quite like your mum’s cooking and maybe the clue’s in the title. One reader said: “Great service, super-efficient and friendly with a real personal touch. Best bubble and squeak ever! Door stop sized fresh bread slices and all the usual trimmings you would expect. Brilliant value for money too. They are always busy and it’s easy to see why. Long live Mum’s!”
4. Norwegian Wood, Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth
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Established in 1962, Norwegian Wood’s secret to longevity surely must be in part due to its cooked breakfasts.
Tim Layman said on our Facebook page: “It's been there for years and I've frequented it since I was a kid. Also they do proper sausages. None of these cheap sausages that most places do.”
While Cynthia Catambara said: “Norwegian Wood Cafe does the best breakfast and it's very affordable.”
5. Cafe Boscanova, Christchurch Road
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This independent cafe established in 2007, came highly recommended for its vegan and vegetarian offerings.
Karen Goodfellow said on our Facebook page: "The best ever, most popular and busy. Have to TV get there early to get a table veggie and vegan ones are mmmmm mm yummy particularly."
6. The Living Room, Drury Road, Westbourne
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This self-dubbed "quirky public coffee lounge and traditional tea rooms" may not be widely known but has a strong following. Part of a vintage bed and breakfast, it was nominated for its "good quality food, friendly staff and a wonderful homey atmosphere".
Zak Busby-Pelekanou said on the Bournemouth Echo's Facebook page: "Has to be The Living Room, Westbourne, has an amazing and different menu. Great vegan and veggie stuff too."
7. Vines Kitchen, A31, Sturminster Marshall
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You may have to drive a little way to get there but it certainly sounds worth the journey for cooked breakfast connoisseurs.
Teri Sparkes said: "Lovely place to go, friendly warm atmosphere & food all freshly cooked. Beth & Amelia have worked hard to make this a lovely place. The food is beautiful, there's a lovely fire in the winter. Right next door is a butcher & garden centre. What more could anyone want. Highly recommended."
8. Silver Lounge Cafe, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth
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The second cafe on Wimborne Road to make the list. Silver Lounge was lauded for its "quality ingredients, nicely cooked, lovely staff."
Joanne Mumford said: "Silver lounge Moordown do the best breakies", while Helen Martin praised their "friendly service and lovely food."
9. Cafe Aroma, Poole, Wimborne and Ringwood
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Cafe Aroma came highly recommended with many singling out the Poole branch.
Rob Gould said: "Cafe Aroma, Poole High Street. Maxi breakfast at a little over £7.00 is available all day and is brilliant. Eggs, sausages, hash browns, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon and toast. Best breakfast ever."
While Sally Finch said: "Cafe Aroma Poole do the best breakfast. They have a variety of sizes and vegetarian option. And also a breakfast omelette which is absolutely delicious. The staff are warm and friendly and serve everyone with a smile. Most breakfast options are served all day too."
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